Relationship Between Histopathology and Clinical Prognosis of Invasive Pituitary Adenoma

Objective: To study the relationship between histopathology and clinical prognosis of invasive pituitary adenoma subjected to transsphenoidal surgery. Methods: The enrolled were 82 patients with invasive pituitary adenomas undergoing transsphenoidal surgery during Jan. 2000 - May 2003 in our department with full MR imaging findings, pathology data and follow-up information. The follow-up duration was 5-30 months. Results: MR imaging findings of invasive pituitary adenoma included: depression of the sellar floor, involvement of sphenoid sinus and cavernous sinus, breakthrough of diaphragma sellae, encasement of internal carotid artery, etc. Pathological examination revealed that the invasion rate of dura in sella turcica was the highest among the structures around tumor. Pituitary adenoma apoplexy was found in 20 cases (24.4%). The total removal rate for PRL-secreting adenomas was significantly lower than that for non-secreting adenomas (P<0.01), but non-, GH-, ACTH-secreting adenomas had no significant differences. The recurrence rate of PRL-secreting adenomas was higher than that of non- and GH-secreting adenomas (P<0.05). Conclusion: Among invasive pituitary adenomas, the therapeutic effects of non-and GH-secreting pituitary adenomas are better than that of PRL-secreting adenomas. Invasive biological behaviors of invasive pituitary adenomas result in radical operation failure and postoperative recurrence.

THE ROLE OF CALCIUM ION IN THE PATHOGENESIS OF HUMAN PITUITARY GH－SECRETING ADENOMAS

To study the role of Ca2+ in the pathogenesis of pituitary growth hormone secreting adenomas, the function of Ca2+ in 23 cases of human Prturtary GH-secreting adenoma was investigated in monolayer cell culture. It was found that Ca2+ channel blockers nicardipin and nifedipin inhibrted basal and growth hormone releasing hormone (GRH)stimulated GH secretion in 87. 5 % and 100. 0 % of the GH adenomas . respectively, demonstrating that in most human pituitary GH adenomas, the basal and GRH regulated GH secretion is Ca2+ dependent. The GRH and sometostatin (SRIF) agonist octreotide regulated the processes of GH secretion via Ca2+ had defects in different steps including receptor ,postreceptor Ca2+ channel and Ca2+GH secreting coupling in 6 (66. 6%) and 5 (55. 5 % ) cases of 9 GH adenomas respectively. Among them,the defects in GRH receptor and SRIF regulated Ca2+ channel are the main causes of the dysfunction of GH adenomas. These defects may be related to GH hypersecretion in GH adenomas. Our data provides advance evidences for intrinsic defects of GH adenomas.

Microsurgical Resection of Pituitary Adenoma via Single-Nostril Transsphenoidal Approach

OBJECTIVE To explore the methods and experience of thesingle-nostril transsphenoidal approach for treating pituitaryadenomas.METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 46 patients whohad pituitary tumors and received surgery via the singlenostriltranssphenoidal approach and observed the effects andcomplications of surgery. The specific surgical methods are: a nasalspeculum is inserted slowly through the right nostril towards theanterior wall of the sphenoid sinus. A 1.5 cm incision is made intothe nasal mucosa in the right nasal cavity at the level of the middlenasal turbinate. By fracturing the bony septum, a space is formedbetween the bilateral nasal mucosa and the bony septum of thesphenoid sinus. Then, the inside of the sphenoid sinus is exposed.The remaining part of the bony septum, the anterior sphenoidsinus wall, and the sphenoid mucosa are gradually removed. Theanterior sphenoidotomy is less than 1.5 cm wide. After confirmingthe tumor by dural puncture, a cross incision of the dura is made,and the tumor is slowly removed by curette. The sella is usuallycollapsed and visible after the total tumor removal. When thetumor is resected satisfactorily, gelatin sponges are placed into theoperative cavity to stop bleeding.RESULTS Postoperative MRI scans revealed that among the 46cases, total resection of the tumor was achieved in 34 cases andsubtotal in 12. No deaths or disability occurred, and the hormonelevels of almost all patients improved. Signs of diabetes insipidusoccurred in 17, electrolyte disturbances in 5, and there were noreports of postoperative cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea.CONCLUSION The direct single nostril transsphenoidalapproach of continuous improvement has the advantages ofa convenient approach, simplified operation, safety and highefficiency.

Comprehensive treatment of thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)-secreting pituitary adenoma:one case report

Thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)-secreting pituitary adenoma is a rare type in all pituitary tumors.Recently we treated a TSH-secreting pituitary tumor in our hospital.The patient had been treated for hyperthyroidism,in which methimazole had been prescribed for 10 years,but the symptoms had not been alleviated.MRI imaging demonstrated the typical features of a sellar tumor,and the diameter was approximately 2.7 cm.Based on the laboratory studies:T3 at 6.27 nmol/L,T4 at 260.10 nmol/L,FT3 at 17.22 pmol/L,FT4 at 76.06 pmol/L,TSH at 9.93 Mu/L,the patient was diagnosed with a TSH-secreting pituitary tumor and central hyperthyroidism.After the patient was given octreotide for one week,he received resection of tumor via single-nostril transsphenoidal approach.After discharge,the patient received the radiation therapy two courses about 20 days.Through the comprehensive treatment of surgery,radiotherapy and drugs,the patient received a satisfactory result.

疑似“集簇现象”1例报告

脊柱骨折“集簇现象”(cluster phenomenon)即8个月内出现至少5个节段的自发性胸椎和(或)腰椎骨折[1],该类现象与骨质疏松关系密切。本文系统性地回顾本院1例腺垂体瘤切除术后的患者而引发的疑似“集簇现象”的诊疗过程,虽然在本院多次行PKP后,其疼痛症状减轻,但患者最终死亡。因此,笔者通过本篇病例报告来分析诱发该病的相关因素以及防治方案,为后续的临床诊疗工作提供思路以及宝贵的经验。